Slow growing tree native to Japan and Korea. Features airy and delicate leaves that are deeply cut. Plant is deciduous and leaves change color in fall, providing visual interest. Most do best in part shade.

Long-lived South-African native with strap-like foliage and tall stems topped by rose-pink, trumpet-shaped, fragrant flowers, usually in July and August. Commonly known as naked lady, because it flowers after foliage dies back. All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested.

Long-lived South-African native with strap-like foliage and tall stems topped by white, trumpet-shaped, fragrant flowers, usually in July and August. Commonly known as naked lady, because it flowers after foliage dies back. All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested.

Tropical plant with large trumpet-shaped, colorful blooms atop 12- to 15-inch stems. Comes in a variety of colors, including red, pink, salmon, coral, white and even striped. Can be grown outdoors, and is also commonly forced indoors for winter bloom. Does best in containers.

This cabbage and broccoli relative features thick, smooth, edible leaves that grow in a loose rosette. The plant is a biennial, but often grown as an annual. It thrives in cool weather, at which point it tastes the best, especially if nipped by frost. The plant is also heat tolerant, however, and can be grown during warm months.. Reaches 2 1/2- to 3-feet-tall.

This variety features tender, blue-green leaves and has a mild cabbage-like flavor. Grows 2 to 3 feet high and 1 foot wide. The plant is a biennial, but often grown as an annual. It thrives in cool weather, at which point it tastes the best, especially if nipped by frost. The plant is also heat tolerant, however, and can be grown during warm months..

This hybrid cross between cabbage and Oriental mustard spinach (Komatsuna) features tender, mild, sweet, dark green leaves that can be used at any stage. Grows about 1 foot high. It thrives in cool weather and is also resistant to heat, making it a good year-round grower in this region.